Feb 23, 2016
STANDING STRONG IN THE BATTLE FOR TRUTH
“Truth is relative. There are no absolutes. Truth is what you make it.”
Truth or Error
Day 1
Bible Passages:
Ephesians 6:10-11Genesis 1-3
Lesson Focus
There are two kingdoms—one good and one evil. There’s a battle
between them that we are all involved in.
Victory VerseEphesians 6:10-11
“10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God
so that you can take your stand against the devil's
schemes.”
A little Bit About the Middle Ages
(400-1400)
The Kingdom Chronicles
Medieval Hierarchy
Medieval Castles
Bodium, medieval castle with moat
Medieval Cities
• Medieval cities were smaller than other ancient cities. They were limited by the wall which surrounded them.
• Medieval London had a population of around 40,000.
The Manorial System• A Manor was a self-sufficient
agricultural estate run by a lord and worked by peasants and serfs.
Inside a Peasant Hut
The Births of the Good and Bad Kingdom
Victory VerseEphesians 6:10-11
“10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God
so that you can take your stand against the devil's
schemes.”
What are the devil's schemes?
What is Truth?
John 18:37-38“36 Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world.
If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from
another place." 37 "You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am
a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the
truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me." 38 "What is truth?" Pilate asked. With this he
went out again to the Jews and said, "I find no basis for a charge against him.”
Jesus is the truth
John 14:6“Jesus answered, "I am the
way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through
me.”
Satan is the Father Of Lies
John 8:44“You belong to your father, the devil,
and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the
beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When
he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of
lies.”
Apologetics: Biblical Defense1 Peter 3:15
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be
prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give
the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness
and respect”
1 PETER 3: 15 Key Terms
TERM GREEK MEANING
“SET APART” Hagiadzo Purify, Consecrate
“LORD” Kurios The only true and living Lord
“ALWAYS” Aie Perpetually
“PREPARED” Hetoymos Diligently armed
“ANSWER” Apologia Defense
What is Modernism and Postmodernism?
Three Views of Truth
• Pre-modernism – God-centered universe, revelation, truth is absolute.• Modernism – Enlightenment,
science, truth is relative. • Postmodernism – loss of
hope for truth, truth is created.
Is Truth Exclusive? Postmodernism says no
Law of Non-contradiction- The idea that “there is no truth” cannot be true, because to affirm this idea is to assert a truth (it is true that there is no truth).
Biblical Thinking
2 Corinthians 10:5“We demolish arguments and
every pretension that sets itself up against the
knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”